Dividends

What is a dividend?

A dividend is a payment made by a corporation to its shareholders, typically as a distribution of profits. It can be issued in cash or as additional shares of stock. Dividends are usually paid on a regular basis, such as quarterly, and can provide a source of income for investors.

When do I need to buy the stock to be entitled to a dividend?

To be entitled to a dividend, you typically need to purchase the stock before the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is usually set one business day before the record date, which is when the company checks its records to determine who will receive the dividend. If you buy the stock on or after the ex-dividend date, you will not receive the upcoming dividend payment.

When will my dividend be credited to my account?

Dividends will be credited to shareholders of record 1-2 business days after the payment date. To view your dividend payment, please use the following instructions:

App:

1. Navigate to Account ➝ History
2. Select the dropdown filter and tap Dividend Records.

Desktop:

1. Navigate to Account (if hidden, click More).
2. Within the Banking widget, click the dropdown filter right of Type.
3. Select Dividends.

How can I locate the dividends received for a specific symbol?

App:

1. Tap the Webull logo at the bottom of the page.
2. Select the account you would like to view.
3. Tap the P&L tab.
4. Select Symbol P&L.
5. Search for the security under All P&L Details.
6. Select the security.
7. Choose the timeframe and tap View Details P&L.
8. Select the Dividends tab to view the dividend breakdown.

Desktop:

1. Click on the Account tab.
2. Navigate to Symbol P&L under Performance.
3. Enter the symbol you want to review in the P&L Details field.
4. Select the timeframe you would like to view in the top right.
5. Click the > button under P&L Components → Type → Realized P&L.
6. Review the breakdown of dividends received for that specific ticker.

Web

1. Click on the Account tab.
2. Navigate to Symbol P&L under Performance.
3. Select the security you would review under the P&L Details section.
4. Select the timeframe you would like to view in the top right.
5. Click the > button under P&L Components → Type → Realized P&L.
6. Review the breakdown of dividends received for that specific ticker.